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Papa John's pizza offers an extensive variety of pizzas. Image Credit: Victoria Bee Photography/Moment/GettyImages Papa John’s pizza calories are only the beginning when it comes to understanding the nutritional effect of a Papa John’s original crust pizza. Though pizza often contains many calories from fat, as well as copious amounts of sodium, it does offer some nutritional benefits to consider. Advertisement Tip Papa John's offers an extensive variety of pizzas. The calorie count can range from about 110 (small slice of White Veggie Pizza) to about 440 (large slice of Taco Pizza)....

An entree of chicken cordon bleu on a plate with green beans and tomato wedges. Image Credit: -lvinst-/iStock/Getty Images Chefs make chicken cordon bleu by stuffing a chicken breast with ham and cheese, then breading and frying up the combination. Home cooks and restaurants have different recipes for this popular dish. The United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, provides information for a typical serving. Advertisement Serving Size and Calories The USDA identifies one breast as a standard serving of chicken cordon bleu....

French fries with ketchup Image Credit: Azurita/iStock/Getty Images The calories in french fries depend on how they are prepared. A medium, 4.7 ounce serving of french fries will typically contain about 427 calories. Advertisement Range Calorie counts in french fries vary. Restaurant versions typically range from around 300 to 400 calories per 4 ounce If you bake fries at home, a 4 ounce serving may have less than 200 calories. Proper portion size for french fries is 2....

A woman eating frozen yogurt with sprinkles. Image Credit: matthewennisphotography/iStock/Getty Images The food court in each Costco warehouse has a variety of snack options you can choose. The frozen yogurt is a popular choice for many people, but you should know that it’s not a low-calorie snack option. Advertisement Calories According to CalorieKing, the standard serving of Costco frozen yogurt is 12 oz. Each 12-oz. serving of frozen yogurt provides 390 calories....

Find out how to cook pork chops in three different ways for a high-protein dinner. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Baked pork chops provide a high-protein, satisfying and delicious entrée. Pork chops are a relatively lean source of protein that’s packed with energizing B vitamins and anemia-fighting iron. Below, discover how to cook pork chops to perfection in your oven — in three scrumptious ways. Advertisement Follow these tips to ensure your pork chops come out tender every time: Video of the Day Choose chops that are around one inch in thickness....

Rice sticking together isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages Rice sticking together isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You want rice to stick together when you’re making rice pudding, or risotto or even sushi. However, if you’re using rice as a bed for stir-fries, thick stews or braises, you want to keep rice from sticking together. Advertisement Sometimes it's not enough to follow the conventional method of cooking rice, which is to boil water, add the rice, place a tight lid on and simmer the rice until it's done....

Short grains of rice. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Samba rice, which is the traditional rice in southern India, comes in many varieties. Seeraga muthu and seeraga samba, both of which are aromatic rices, are the most available varieties in the United States. The tiny-grained seeraga samba gets its name from its resemblance to cumin, which is known as seeragam or seera in Tamil Nadu, and is the most expensive rice grown in that southern India state....

If you want to get a flat stomach without abs, you need to restrict your calories. Image Credit: 5PH/iStock/GettyImages A flat stomach is a prized possession to those who have one; it is wanted by those who do not have one. To get a flat stomach, you need to first make the decision to do it which takes discipline. Advertisement Once you have done that, you can make it happen by adjusting your diet and performing exercise....

references Kelloggs FlapJacked Post Food Good Food Made Simple 1 of 12 Overview According to a survey that polled more than 14,000 people, the majority of Americans believe that breakfast is important (and nutritionists agree), yet only 34 percent of adults actually take the time to eat a morning meal. So where's the disconnect? While we understand the importance of starting the day with a nutritious meal to fuel our brains and our bodies, the reality of hectic mornings, jam-packed schedules and the mystery of what actually constitutes "healthy" may be overwhelming and confusing....

An online calorie calculator that estimates your needs is helpful, but it’s not always obvious how to implement the results. Image Credit: Liudmyla Chuhunova/iStock/GettyImages An online calorie calculator that estimates your needs is helpful, but it’s not always obvious how to implement the results. A 1,900-calorie meal plan may seem too specific to fit into most nutritional guidelines. Yet it’s not hard to modify a basic healthy-eating diet to meet your calorie goal....

Adult male working out at the gym Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images A split workout routine targets one or two specific muscle groups on different days. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that for general health, do two days a week of weight training that targets every muscle group at least once. The American Council on Exercise suggests split workout routines for people who are accustomed to exercise but want to gain more muscle strength, tone and definition....

If homemade food tastes blah, you're probably eating too much salt. Image Credit: PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/GettyImages Salt gets a bad rap, but sodium is an utterly essential mineral in the body. The electrolyte is crucial for maintaining fluid balance, carrying nerve impulses and supporting proper muscle contractions. Advertisement But while the body needs enough of the mineral to carry out these functions, getting too much sodium in your diet can damage your health....

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Overuse injuries from running can cause achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon found in the body and can hold pressures of more than 1,000 lbs., according to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. It is located in the back of the heel and connects the heel bone to the muscles of the calf. Sometimes, overuse from running can cause the tendon to become inflamed, resulting in Achilles tendinitis....

A woman is holding her ankle. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Achilles tendinitis is a condition characterized by pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneus bone. Gout is a disease in which the pain is usually felt in the big toe and, less often, in the other toes, the hands and wrists. Advertisement Achilles Tendinitis Causes Achilles tendinitis is often caused by a drastic increase in running mileage or excessive uphill or downhill training....

Chicken and plum pasta is an acid-ash diet-approved meal. Image Credit: Gregor Lajh/iStock/Getty Images The acid-ash diet is based on the idea that you can alter the composition of your diet to change the pH of your urine – in this case, making it more acidic, which may help eliminate some types of kidney stones. Animal proteins and grain-based items are central to the acid-ash diet, with very limited amounts of fruits and vegetables....

Collagen supplements are available in many forms, including topical creams. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Collagen supplements come in many forms — including powders, pills, lotions, potions, smoothies and broths — and are purportedly good for everything from skin to joints. But how do they work? Here are some answers, from the daily dosage to whether they have any side effects. Advertisement Read more: Are Collagen Supplements Safe? Video of the Day Collagen Supplements 101 Collagen is big business, with global sales expected to grow to $6....

There is anecdotal evidence that indicates push ups are harder for tall people. Image Credit: SrdjanPav/E+/GettyImages Scientists haven’t delved deeply into whether being tall makes push-ups more difficult — but numerous anecdotes say that’s the case. Still, that doesn’t mean push-ups are a bad thing for tall people to do. In fact, you could argue that taller folks stand to get more benefits from doing them. Advertisement Tip Although there hasn't been a clinical trial to prove that doing push-ups is harder for tall people, anecdotal evidence indicates that this is the case....

The best exercises to reduce breast size — by reducing overall body fat — are those that you enjoy enough to keep doing over the long term. Image Credit: Philippa Langley/Cultura/GettyImages If you’re unhappy with your breast size, working out can help — up to a point. Although there are no magic exercises to reduce breast size only, you can use physical activity and a healthy diet to reduce your overall body fat....

Talk to your doctor if you develop tingling or numbness in your limbs. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages If you have high cholesterol, it can lead to a number of health complications. As cholesterol begins to build up in the blood and accumulate in your arteries and veins, one of the consequences over time can be tingling and numbness in the body’s limbs. Advertisement Luckily, there are steps that you can take to prevent these complications....